Cinnamon Leaf - Essential Oil

DESCRIPTION

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Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is known for its sweet and woody, spicy scent, which is reputed to be a mood enhancer. A warming oil with a rich in the composition of antioxidants, Cinnamon Leaf is known to be a wonderful addition to soothing massages, to help promote feelings of relaxation and to enhance rejuvenating beauty formulations. This article highlights simple do-it-yourself recipes that leverage the properties of Cinnamon Leaf Oil to promote natural health and beauty benefits.

Used in aromatherapy massage, Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is luxuriously warming and comforting, as it stimulates feelings of relaxation and invokes a sense of well-being with its rich, sensual scent. Due to its warming sensation, Cinnamon Leaf Oil is also popularly used in blends for massaging stiff and sore muscles to help ease feelings of discomfort.

Blending is the key to leveraging Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil benefits in aromatherapy, as this oil has the potential to be irritating for the skin. It is best experienced in combination with oils that are known for their soothing touch. A gentle carrier oil is also recommended to bring out the best from Cinnamon Leaf Oil.

BLENDS WELL WITH

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Sweet Orange, Lavender, Tea Tree, Patchouli, or Geranium

MORE INFORMATION

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• Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
  
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
  
• Country of Origin: United States of America
  
• Main Constituents: Cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamyl acetate, Eugenol,
  Eugenyl acetate
  

SAFETY

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As per NAHA guidelines, Fizz Fairy Krazycolours does not recommend the ingestion of essential oils, they are for external use only. Pregnant and nursing women are especially advised not to use Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil without the medical advice of a physician, as this oil may cause embryotoxicity. For those with a pre-existing health condition, those taking prescription drugs, or those undergoing major surgery, it is advised to consult with a medical practitioner prior to using this oil, as it may interact negatively with certain medications. It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight for up to 12 hours after using this oil. Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to children, particularly those under 7 years of age.

Potential side effects from the use of Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil include dizziness, fatigue or nausea from inhalation, and itching, irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction from topical use. To minimize the risk of an adverse reaction, it is recommended to perform a skin patch test prior to using this oil and not to exceed recommended concentrations for aromatherapeutic use.

To perform a skin test, mix 1 drop of Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil with 4 drops of carrier oil and apply a dime-sized amount of the blend to a small area of skin that is not known to be sensitive. In the event of an adverse reaction, discontinue use of the product and see a medical healthcare professional for appropriate remedial action.